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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denier - Charlemagne Namur
| Silver | 1.41 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Unified Carolingian Empire |
|---|---|
| King | Charlemagne (Karolus) (768-814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 768-793 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (751-843) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#345495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend retrograd in two lines separated by a line.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AN
VM
Unabridged legend: NAMURCUM
Translation: Namur.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Charlemagne (Namur) (768-793) from Unified Carolingian Empire made of Silver weighing 1.41 g is that it was minted during the reign of Charlemagne, who was a powerful king that united much of Western Europe under his rule. This coin was used as a means of currency during that time and features an image of Charlemagne on one side and a cross on the other. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
